Capt.Nikhil B. Ved

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Managing Director at Blue Dart Aviation Limited

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Capt. Nikhil B. Ved is a seasoned airline professional and the current Managing Director of Blue Dart Aviation. With over 30 years of experience, he has held senior leadership roles at Jet Airways and GoAir, and was a co-founder of Akasa Air. He holds a Master’s degree in Aviation Management.

Outside of his extensive aviation career, he is a decorated sportsman who has represented India in various international yachting championships. His competitive sailing career culminated in winning a bronze medal for the country in 1988.

Unique fact: He is an accomplished airline captain with over 10, 000 hours of command experience on modern commercial jets like the B777 and B737.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

Imaginative

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Air Cargo Logistics
As the Managing Director of Blue Dart Aviation, India's premier cargo airline, he frequently speaks on topics like freighter capacity and optimizing logistics with advanced technology.
Airline Business Strategy
His career journey includes transforming legacy airlines and co-founding a new carrier, Akasa Air, where he was responsible for the overall business strategy and investor engagement.
Fleet & Network Planning
His executive roles at Jet Airways and Akasa Air involved direct responsibility for fleet management, aircraft selection, and network strategy, a topic he continues to discuss at industry events.

Media Appearances

Capt.Nikhil has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Managing Director at Blue Dart Aviation Limited
1-2023 - 1-2024
Deputy Managing Director at Blue Dart Aviation Limited
1-2021 - 5-2021
Chief Operating Officer & Accountable Manager at Akasa Air
11-2019 - 9-2020
Vice President Flight Operations and In-flight Services at GoAir
5-2018 - 11-2019
Executive Vice President - Flight Operations and Engineering at Jet Airways

Education

2013 - 2018
Master’s Degree from City St George’s, University of London
1988 - 1990
High School from JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI

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Insights For Selling To Capt.Nikhil B.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Capt.Nikhil B. is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Capt.Nikhil B.

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Capt.Nikhil B. move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Capt.Nikhil B. take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

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